New York § 586 - 586Licensee's books and records; reports

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§ 586. 586Licensee's books and records; reports

§ 586. Licensee's books and records; reports. 1. The licensee shall keep and use in its business such books, accounts, and records as will enable the superintendent to determine whether such licensee is complying with the provisions of this article and with the rules and regulations lawfully made by the superintendent hereunder. Every licensee shall preserve such books, accounts, and records, for at least three years; provided, however, that preservation by photographic reproduction thereof or records in photographic form shall constitute compliance with the requirements of this section. 2. Each licensee shall annually, on or before the first day of February, file a report with the superintendent giving such information as the superintendent may require concerning the business and operations during the preceding calendar year of such licensee under authority of this article. Such report shall be subscribed and affirmed as true by the licensee under the penalties of perjury and shall be in the form prescribed by the superintendent. In addition to annual reports, the superintendent may require, under oath and in the form prescribed by him, such additional regular or special reports as he may deem necessary to the proper supervision of licensees under this article. Such additional reports shall be in the form prescribed by the superintendent and shall be subscribed and affirmed as true under the penalties of perjury.

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 586 cover?

Section 586 ("586Licensee's books and records; reports") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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